Juneau: Mendenhall River flooding update (8/6 2 PM)
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~ Juneau, Alaska - The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly held a special meeting on August 6 to declare a local emergency in response to the Mendenhall River glacial outburst flood. The Assembly also formally requested assistance from state and federal agencies. Shortly after, Governor Dunleavy declared a state emergency.

The glacial outburst flood occurred on August 5 and 6, caused by a major release from Suicide Basin. This resulted in peak water levels of 15.99 feet at 3 a.m. on August 6, surpassing the previous record set in August 2023 by over a foot.

The damage from the flood was widespread, with over 100 homes estimated to have been affected by floodwaters. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported.

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In response to the emergency, the City and Borough of Juneau opened an emergency shelter at the former Floyd Dryden Middle School building at 8 p.m. on Monday, August 5. By approximately 1 a.m., residents began arriving and a total of 43 people sought shelter at Floyd Dryden overnight. An additional 24 campers who were displaced from Mendenhall Campground also camped on the property.

The City and Borough of Juneau would like to express their gratitude to local Red Cross volunteers for their support in operating the shelter and numerous community businesses for their generous donations of food and supplies.

They would also like to acknowledge the tireless efforts of Capital City Fire/Rescue, Juneau Police Department, and CBJ Streets in assisting with evacuations throughout the night.

More information regarding damage assessments, debris clean-up, and other important updates for those affected by the flood will be provided soon. For any questions or reports related to the flood, please contact [insert contact information].

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